Historical Marker
Home of Monroe Dodson
Historical marker location:
403 N. Ave. E, Burkburnett, Texas
( near East Main & 5th Street)
Marker installed: 1970
(1844-1927) Tennessean and former Union soldier under Gen. Grant. Came to Texas 1867, here 1878. First permanent settler here. Helped build church, school, Masonic Lodge. His cattle brand (Half Circle D) was the second registered in the county. Married twice, he had eleven children.